Friday, June 24, 2016

As announced early June, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition this fall 2016. This beloved animated feature is being remastered, and a full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are currently in production. Now, Shout! Factory further celebrates the 30th Anniversary of this iconic movie with TheTRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook (2-disc Blu-ray™ set + Digital Copy), available at Amazon and in stores at select retail locations on September 13, 2016. Featuring the heroic AUTOBOTS, as they defend their native planet CYBERTRON from the evil DECEPTICONS and UNICRON, TheTRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. Take a first look at the Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook packaging below:

For the ultimate fans and collectors, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook comes with highly collectible Steelbook packaging, 2-Blu-ray set of the newly remastered movie, immersive bonus content including brand-new featurettes, a digital copy of the movie and more. This is a must-own collection to every fan’s library!

*Shout! Factory will announce in-depth details on bonus content and even more exciting details at the Shout Factory’s SDCC panel.

Friday, June 17, 2016

The world’s greatest super hero faces his biggest challenge yet this October! Amidst a gauntlet of his deadliest rogues, an old foe returns to the fore. Loved ones lost are dead no more as Peter Parker plunges headlong into THE CLONE CONSPIRACY – a blockbuster 5-issue event series from A-List creators Dan Slott and Jim Cheung!

Prepare yourself for THE Spidey story of 2016 as the writer who brought you Spider-Verse, Superior Spider-Man and Spider-Island brings you the next defining chapter in the wallcrawler’s life! The identity of the man in the red suit has been revealed. The Jackal has returned, more driven and determined than ever. He’s offered Spidey’s greatest rogues a chance to reunite with their loved ones in exchange for loyalty. But to what end? With the Rhino, the Lizard, Electro and even Doctor Octopus at his side, things are looking bleak. But who else from Spider-Man’s past has reappeared?!

The mystery is just getting started. Can the Amazing Spider-Man stand against the Jackal and a who’s who of his greatest villains? Be there as this blockbuster Spider-Man event kicks off this October in the explosive first issue – THE CLONE CONSPIRACY #1!

Plus – read an exciting prologue to The Clone Conspiracy from this year’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 by Dan Slott & Javier Garron, available now in the Marvel Comics app and Marvel Digital Comics Store.

Together, they’re known across the world as the mega-famous rock band Josie and The Pussycats.

JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS #1 launches on September 28th from the stellar creative team of co-writers Marguerite Bennett (DC Comics’ Bombshells), Cameron DeOrdio and artist Audrey Mok (Heroine Chic).

Fans have been demanding a new JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS series for years and Archie Comics is proud to deliver a new ongoing series that will follow Josie and her friends on their journey to achieve their dreams of musical stardom.

Following hot on the heels of the blockbuster ‘New Riverdale’ re-launches ARCHIE and JUGHEAD series, and this July’s BETTY & VERONICA from Adam Hughes, the new JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS series will explore the foundations of the friendships between Josie, Valerie, and Melody and their rivalry with Alexandra Cabot.

“I am incredibly grateful and outrageously stoked to be working on JOSIE,” says co-writer Marguerite Bennett. “JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS is zany, high-energy, hilarious, and utterly sincere. The book can't launch soon enough.”

The new series will arrive in comic book stores this September featuring an assortment of variant covers from fan favorite artists including Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, and more.

Friends, countrymen, lend me your long tails and ears for hats—the Pussycats are back! In this series kick-off, Josie’s getting the band together to help achieve her dreams of musical stardom. But for the group to last, it needs a strong foundation of friendship and trust. Can the girls get going, or will Alexandra’s plotting put a stop to the whole thing? Don’t miss comics’ supreme songstresses’ return to the limelight in this exciting first issue!

Mark your calendars True Believers, because the next phase of the Marvel Universe is almost here – and you’ll get your first taste at 12:00 AM your local time on July 13th! To celebrate the dual release of the MARVEL NOW! PREVIEWSMAGAZINE and the blockbuster CIVIL WAR II #3 – Marvel is pleased to announce a midnight release for these two can’t miss books! Participating retailers may open Tuesday night and may also sell all other 7/13 Marvel titles at the midnight release.

Who will fall? That’s the question on everyone’s lips, as one of the biggest heroes in the Marvel Universe meets their end. Who is it and how will divide fans for years to come. It all happens in CIVIL WAR II #3 – and you can be one of the first to find out! How can the heroes of the Marvel Universe survive after the unthinkable happens? As the war escalates to new heights, the table is set for Marvel NOW!

Plus – fans in attendance will have a chance to get their hands on the CIVIL WAR II #3 MIDNIGHT VARIANT. Debuting at the midnight release and polybagged to conceal the identity of the fallen hero, this variant cover features artwork by none other than Marvel CCO Joe Quesada!

Then, after the shocking events of Civil War II #3, its new ongoing series, new status quos and new characters! Packed cover-to-cover with huge reveals, new titles, creator interviews and more – pick up the free MARVEL NOW! PREVIEWS MAGAZINE! Exclusive to comic shops, this is your very first look at the hottest upcoming titles of the fall! Following the cataclysmic fallout of Civil War II, get a snapshot of into the Marvel Universe of tomorrow!

The party starts at Tuesday night at midnight at your local comic shops! Be there for the midnight release of CIVIL WAR II #3 and the MARVEL NOW! PREVIEWS MAGAZINE on Wednesday, 7/13!

Retailers: Please note quantities of the CIVIL WAR II #3 MIDNIGHT VARIANT may be limited. Retailers will be permitted to sell other 7/13 on sale titles after 12:00 AM local time on 07/13/16. Place your reorders on CIVIL WAR II #3 now to ensure arrival for the 7/13 on-sale. Check your Marvel Mailer for additional information.

Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Hasbro Studios announced a strategic distribution collaboration to bring the iconic animated feature, TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE to the home entertainment marketplace in the U.S. and Canada. This full-length animated adventure boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos; and Hasbro’s Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis.

The multi-year alliance provides Shout! Factory with exclusive home entertainment packaged media (Blu-ray and DVD) and select digital rights to Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE for home entertainment releases in North America. In honor of the 30th anniversary of TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE, this beloved animated feature will be newly remastered and transferred in HD from the original 35mm elements. A full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are currently in development. Shout! Factory plans an aggressive rollout of TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition on September 13, 2016.

“The Transformers franchise has been part of American popular culture for more than 30 years, developing into one of the most recognizable brands around the globe,” said Stephen Davis, Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Hasbro. “TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE played a huge role in the brand’s early success, laying the foundation for major motion pictures, several successful TV series, clothing and apparel, toys and much more. We are thrilled to work with Shout! Factory to deliver the original movie to fans in a completely remastered HD experience.”

“TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE is a highly sought-after animated feature, boasting a large fan following and consumer interest. On its 30th anniversary, we look forward to celebrating this film by bringing it to North America on Blu-ray for the first time. Having worked closely with Hasbro Studios on top brands like animated series TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO, TRANSFORMERS PRIME, MY LITTLE PONY, MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS movies and more, this is incredibly exciting and important news for us,” said Melissa Boag, Senior Vice President of Kids & Family Entertainment at Shout! Factory. “We look forward to bringing TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE, featuring all-new HD transfer with stunning packaging and great extras to fans and on family home entertainment shelves.”

Action-packed animated feature TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE chronicles the heroic efforts of the AUTOBOTS as they defend their native planet CYBERTRON from the evil DECEPTICONS and UNICRON.

The AUTOBOTS, led by the heroic OPTIMUS PRIME, prepare to make a daring attempt to retake their planet from the evil forces of MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS. Unknown to both sides, a menacing force is heading their way – UNICRON. The only hope of stopping UNICRON lies within the Matrix of Leadership and the AUTOBOT who can rise up and use its power to light their darkest hour. Will the AUTOBOTS be able to save their native planet from destruction or will the DECEPTICONS reign supreme?

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer products licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America. Shout! Factory also owns and operates Shout! Factory Productions, Scream Factory, Timeless Media Group, Westchester Films, Biograph Records, and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Where can you find the most
powerful and prominent Super Teens in the galaxy? Super Hero High of course! Wonder Woman, Supergirl,
Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy and Katana band together to navigate
the twists and turns of high school in DC Super Hero Girls: Hero
of the Year. Produced
by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will
be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) on August 9 on Digital
HD and August
23, 2016 on DVD (SRP $19.98).

These young Super Heroes discover unique abilities, develop powers,
and combat an abundance of overwhelming, exciting and awkward moments to master
the fundamentals of being a hero – one day at a time! The group includes:

·Wonder Woman was raised on Themyscira, a
paradise island overflowing with female leaders. This natural born leader has
super strength, the power of flight and a magic lasso that forces anyone to
tell the truth.

·Batgirl is crazy smart – she was accepted
to Super Hero High based on her brainpower alone (she wasn’t born with super
powers). But this crime-fighting sleuth may be the most influential of all! Her
unparalleled intellect, expert martial arts skills, photographic memory and
legendary detective skills are a formula for an incredible Super Hero.

·Supergirl is the most powerful teen on
earth, but also incredibly clumsy. She has super strength, super hearing and
super speed but will need to be sure she doesn’t trip over her own two feet en
route to saving the world.

·Harley Quinn is the resident class clown
who lives for jokes and over-the-top pranks. Nonetheless, this quick-witted
gymnast is sneaky and full of surprises.

·Bumblebee has the ability to shrink, allowing
her to sneak around without being spotted. She makes sure her team is never
surprised by any villains or enemies up to no good.

·Poison Ivy, got caught up in a botched
lab experiment, and now has the ability to control and summon plants. She’s
gradually adapting to her amazing new powers and blossoming into her new life.

·Katana is an artist with an edge –
this fearless martial arts fashionista is up for any crime-fighting test and is
never without her sword.

Together, these seven
fearless Super Heroes prove that we all have the power to make the world a
better place - even while school is in session!

Girls around the world now
have their very own Super Hero world to play, watch, read and be inspired! To
further bring this all-new universe to life, DC Super Hero Girls animated shorts and TV specials will continue
to release over the next year, allowing girls 6-12 to continue reaching their
full potential alongside these superstars. Additionally, Warner Bros. Consumer
Products and DC Entertainment, in partnership with Mattel, have brought the DC Super Hero Girls to life, beyond the
animated shorts and website, with the first-ever line of 12-inch Action Dolls, 6-inch
Action Figures, as well as role play and playsets now available exclusively at
Target in the U.S., along with other product, including apparel, accessories,
publishing and more. The DC Super
Hero Girls global merchandise program will hit retail worldwide, beginning
in July 2016, offering a wide range of product to fans around the world. Random
House and DC Comics are also releasing an exciting array of DC Super Hero Girls books and graphic
novels. Fans can discover more at DCSuperHeroGirls.com and through dedicated social
media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year features some of the top voice
actors in the industry. Grey Griffin (Wonder Woman), Anais Fairweather
(Supergirl), Mae Whitman (Batgirl/Barbara Gordon), Tara Strong (Harley
Quinn/Poison Ivy) Teala Dunn (Bumblebee), and Stephanie Sheh (Katana) join
forces to portray some
of the newest students to attend Super Hero High.

“Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment is thrilled to team with DC Entertainmentto release DC
Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year on DVD,”said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE Vice President, Family &
Animation Marketing. “We’re excited to
bring DC Super Hero Girls to life and
create an immersive world to help inspire young women like never before. These
characters were developed with girls 6-12 in mind and will deliver epic story
lines featuring strong females. It truly embraces and celebrates girls as they
discover their own unique abilities.”

SPECIAL FEATURES

·Six
Animated Shorts:

oHero of the Month: Wonder Woman

oFall into Super Hero High

oHero of the Month: Bumblebee

oHero of the Month: Poison Ivy

oClubbing

oSaving the Day

DIGITAL
DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the
Year will be available for streaming and download to watch anywhere in
high definition and standard definition on their favorite devices from select
digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation,
Vudu, Xbox and others. Starting August 9, DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of
the Year will also be available digitally on Video On Demand services
from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET

Digital HD with
UltraViolet allows fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show
anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital HD with UltraViolet is
included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. Digital HD with
UltraViolet allows consumers to instantly stream and download movies and TV
shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through UltraViolet retail
services like CinemaNow, Flixster, VUDU and more. For more information on
compatible devices, go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices. Consult an UltraViolet
Retailer for details and requirements and for a list of HD-compatible devices.

BASICS

Street Date: August 23, 2016

Run Time:72 minutes (approx.)

DVD
Price: $19.98 SRP

DVD
Audio – English

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner
Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive
entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation
distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees
the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and
DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and
video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a
significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles
worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and
licensees.

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner
Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the
entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple
platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV series include Be
Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Justice League Action, Teen Titans Go!,
The Tom and Jerry Show, Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production for
Cartoon Network, Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim and the forthcoming
Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix. As the home of the iconic animated
characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries,
WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC
Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored
animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards,
the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’
Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards
(honoring excellence in animation).

About Warner Bros.
Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer
Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing
and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to
iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The
Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative
division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time
Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros.
divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but
not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and
interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels
and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest
English-language publishers of comics in the world.

Monday, June 6, 2016

In case you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you might not have heard the news — BETTY & VERONICA are getting an all new ongoing series from legendary comic book artist Adam Hughes starting with an all-new #1 issue on July 20th!

Adam Hughes will be both writing AND drawing the new bi-monthly series so we went all out to celebrate the launch of this new series by gathering some of the best, brightest, and most exciting talent in the comics world to draw their very own BETTY & VERONICA #1 variant covers.

You might have some questions on how to get your hands on these covers — don’t worry, we’ve got all the details on just how to secure exactly the covers you want below, along with a full gallery of the amazing covers in all their glory.

Step 1: Find a local comic book store near you.
Comic book shops are the lifeblood of the comic industry and the true hub of pop-culture. They’re also the best place to get your Archie Comics fix. You can find your nearest comic book shop by using the handy Comic Shop Locator Service or by calling 1-888-COMIC-BOOK. You can also order online from some major comic book retailers and have comics shipped directly to your door. Awesome!

Step 2: Print & fill out this special pre-order form.

There are a lot of gorgeous covers for BETTY & VERONICA #1 and your comic book store is going to need your help if they want to secure you exactly the ones you want! You can print out this special form below (there are two pages) and bring it directly to your comic book shop with the covers you want filled out. Don’t forget to give them your name and the best way to contact you so they can let you when your copies of BETTY & VERONICA are available to be picked-up!

Step 3: Get your BETTY & VERONICA #1 covers on July 20th.
This is the most important (and fun!) part. When BETTY & VERONICA #1 hits comic book stores on July 20th, your comic shop will have the copies you pre-ordered waiting for you. Simply visit your shop and let them know you’re ready to pick up your comics. Once you’ve made your purchase, that’s it! You can finally enjoy BETTY & VERONICA #1 and talk about it with all your friends.

Don’t have a comic shop near you? You can purchase a subscription to BETTY & VERONICA by visiting the Archie Comics Online Store or read it on your smart phone or tablet by downloading the Archie App!

You can check out the full gallery of BETTY & VERONICA #1 variant covers below and be sure to let us know which covers you’ll be getting by tweeting at us @ArchieComics using the hashtag #BettyAndVeronica

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR B Variant: Mahmud Asrar

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR C Variant: Tom Bancroft

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR D Variant: Stephanie Buscema

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR E Variant: Cliff Chiang

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR F Variant: Colleen Coover

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR G Variant: Bilquis Evely

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR H Variant: Veronica Fish

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR I Variant: Francesco Francavilla

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR J Variant: Genevieve F.T.

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR K Variant: Rian Gonzales

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR L Variant: Robert Hack, Steve Downer

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR M Variant: Erica Henderson

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR N Variant: Rebekah Isaacs, Kelly Fitzpatrick

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR O Variant: Tula Lotay

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR P Variant: Alitha Martinez, Kelly Fitzpatrick

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR Q Variant: Audrey Mok

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR R Variant: Moritat

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR S Variant: Ramon K. Perez

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR T Variant: Andy Price

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR U Variant: Ryan Sook

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR V Variant: Jenn St. Onge

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR W Variant: Chip Zdarsky

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR X Variant: Chrissie Zullo

Betty & Veronica #1 CVR Y Variant: Blank Sketch

BETTY AND VERONICA #1

IT’S BETTY VS. VERONICA! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America’s sweethearts… until they turn on each other! “Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this ALL-NEW #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman)!

When Archie and Jughead start up their own dog-washing business, will they find themselves drowning in cash? Or will their heads be just above water after a ruff day? Find out in “Happiness is a Clean Puppy!” the fun, all-new lead story to this comics double digest!

Script: Fernando Ruiz

Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore

Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña

On Sale Date: 6/8

160-page, full color comic

$4.99 U.S.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #282

SONIC fights FIRE with FURY in “Wings of Fire” Part Two: When Sonic was infected with the Dark Gaia energy, he nearly all lost control of his mutant Werehog form. So what happens when an ancient and powerful phoenix gets turned to the dark side?! It’s a three-way battle as Sonic and Dulcy’s teams battle for their lives against the Dark Gaia Phoenix and Egg Army! Then, in “Shards and Sparks,” Knuckles and Mighty reunite to take on Egg Boss Thunderbolt! Featuring cover art by the terrific Tyson Hesse and a spooky “Horror Movie” variant by the mega-talented T. Rex!

Friday, June 3, 2016

Continuing
a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will host the
World Premiere of its latest DC Universe
Original Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke –
on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The
premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film
and a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast
and filmmaking team. The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League)
and Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated
Series,Star Wars franchise) as
they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The
Joker, respectively, as well as Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner
Gordon. Batman: The Killing Joke is directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. Teen Titans) from a
script by Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello. Bruce Timm and Sam Register
are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker & Michael Uslan are executive producers.
Alan Burnett is co-producer.

Since
the debut of the DC Universe Original
Movies in 2007 with Superman: Doomsday,
WBHE has premiered its next upcoming film (when available) before 4,250 ardent
fans in the San Diego Convention Center’s massive Ballroom 20. Past film
premieres have included Batman: Under The
Red Hood, Batman: Year One, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Batman:
Assault on Arkham and last year’s Justice
League: Gods & Monsters, and the films’ panel discussions have featured
such acting luminaries as Bryan Cranston, Nathan Fillion, Ben McKenzie, Justin
Chambers, Eliza Dushku, Katee Sackhoff, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster,
Bruce Greenwood, C. Thomas Howell and Cary Elwes.

Produced
by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: The Killing Joke arrives
August 2, 2016 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Deluxe Edition,
Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-rayTM
Combo Pack includes a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with
UltraViolet. The Blu-ray™
Deluxe Edition will include all components of the Blu-Ray™
Combo Pack, along with an exclusive figurine of The Joker in a numbered,
limited edition gift set. Fans can own Batman: The Killing Jokeon Digital HD starting July 26, 2016 via purchase from
digital retailers.

Based
on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes
a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings
as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both
of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The
Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he
is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to
put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following
a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside
Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that
has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth
of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will
leave you speechless.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:

Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's
home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in
order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An
industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of
content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the
form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite,
online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for
console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product
through third party retail partners and licensees.

About DC Entertainment

DC
Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder
Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the
creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros.
and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner
Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media,
including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home
entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic
books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of
the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

Warner
Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the
entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple
platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV series include Be
Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Justice League Action, Teen Titans Go!,
The Tom and Jerry Show, Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production for
Cartoon Network, Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim and the forthcoming
Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix. As the home of the iconic animated
characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries,
WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC
Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored
animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards,
the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’
Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards
(honoring excellence in animation).